Since 1988, Access to Integrated Employment (AIE) has described trends in employment and day services and outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This research project explores the factors that contribute to employment outcomes at multiple levels: individual achievement, employment support practices, service provider engagement, and state policy reform.
AIE's efforts have shaped the field in many ways over the years!
- Impacted employment supports
- Informed complementary research and evaluation projects
- Led to a model of employment systems change
- Supported people with IDD to tell their employment stories
- Facilitated the use of data as a performance management strategy
Explore the following projects supported by Access to Integrated Employment:
State Data
Think Work's State Data is a compilation of federal, state, and self-collected datasets on employment of people with IDD. State Data allows users to find, sort, and analyze data related to employment for people with IDD. This project promotes Employment First and systems change efforts nationwide by supporting outcome-based management and planning.
National Survey of State Intellectual and Developmental Disability Agencies' Employment and Day Services
This annual survey describes the nature of employment and day services for people with IDD. The data collected is summarized annually in State Data: The National Report on Employment Services and Outcomes (the "Blue Book")
State Agency & Service Provider Promising Practices
AIE has developed a catalog of promising practices for service providers and state IDD agencies. These highlight innovative policies, practices, and strategies that increase opportunities for competitive jobs for people with IDD.
Think Work Stories
Think Work Stories shares stories of people with IDD who are thriving in competitive jobs in their communities. The stories highlight these individuals’ achievements and showcase how state agency staff have helped them get hired and maintain fulfilling careers.
Access to Integrated Employment (AIE) is a Developmental Disabilities Project of National Significance, by the Administration for Community Living, US Department of Health and Human Services.